GUIDELINES
- You should quickly send a brief response to a formal invitation. Give attention to detail in that one or two sentence reply. Acceptance letter should copy the format of the invitation letter. For instance, if the sender wrote the message in the center of the page, your response should also be drafted in the middle of the page. Use third person. But if you are using personal stationery that contains your name in the letterhead, use first person "I".
- Announce your acceptance and appreciate the host's kindness in inviting you. Then copy the date, time, and location of the event from the invitation letter.
- If it is necessary, express your regrets about something at the end.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
Mrs. Janet Lane is pleased to accept the invitation to the inaugural Fernville Charity Function for lunch on Wednesday, December 1st, at 1 pm.
Unfortunately, I had already committed to another appointment that will require me to leave before the award presentations at 2.30pm.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Acceptance letter example to a lunch event.
Further things to consider when writing acceptance letters to event organizers
Acceptance Letters
Acceptance letters are a form of written communication exercised by people to accept a proposal or request formally. The purpose of these letters is to acknowledge your acceptance of the request at hand or express your readiness to do something. The simple act of replying in writing demonstrates a bright side of your character to those inviting. Some of the situations you might want to reply with an acceptance letter include admission requests, franchising opportunities and invite to meetings or celebrations. Proposals, job opportunities, privy membership invites, or speaking engagements may also require you to write an acceptance letter.
When writing acceptance letters, you should thank the person at the beginning of the letter and state how happy you are about accepting the proposal. Be sure to write the exact title of the proposal. Mention any needs, to your situation, for example, address and directions to the venue or agreed amount for charitable donations. If you are accepting an employment offer, restate the terms to show the other person you clearly understand them. Keep the letters as brief as possible and straight to the point. Where appropriate, inform the other person what is going to happen next.
Letters to Event Organizers
Letters to event organizers are letters sent to people who arrange and prepare for events. These could be inquiry letters to inquire after event organizing services or thank-you letters to thank event organizers for amazing events. The letters could also be application letters from candidates applying for event organizing positions. Letters to event organizers, especially those thanking them for their services, can make the recipients feel valued and appreciated in a big way. Remember these are people who work long and spend sleepless nights planning and executing every detail related to an event to make it a success. Therefore, just a simple message to say thank you after an excellent event would mean the world to them.
Letters to event organizers could be formal or informal depending on the purpose. If you are writing to request information or to apply for a job position with the event organizing company, then the letter must be formal. However, if you are writing to say thank you for an excellent event, you can be less formal. Regardless, all letters must be professional and must carry only the intended message. Be clear and concise and maintain a polite tone. End positively.
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